House Party: Live in Germany

J.Geils Band had just signed a new contract with emi records after the vastly underrated"Monkey Island" l.p, the new l.p " Sanctuary" was the start of a new direction for the band towards a more "Pop" sound , it turned out to be a mixed blessing: They later came out with "Freeze Frame" and had finally hit the big time(They we're always a huge success in Boston(1st band to sell out 3 consecutive nights at the Boston Garden and also in their 2nd hometown Detroit) but unfortunately Peter Wolf had enough and the band broke up and continued on without him,kinda like Creedance Clearwater Water and The Doors did without much success after....This concert was from the" Sanctuary" l.p tour and as always J.Geils Band puts 110 percent in concert,apparently they were the opening band this night as the concert is just over a hour so a lot of old favorites are missing,there's not too much footage of the band so I was happy to replace my old vhs tape of this show , you have to remember it was close to 40 years ago so don't expect blue ray quality picture but the audio has been cleaned up too , my only complaint is the packaging:mine came in a cd case with a cracked case and broken tray, I wished it was in a plastic DVD case but aside from that,the price is right and I highly recommend it for fans of the band.

I have been waiting years for an official J. Geils Band concert DVD and this does not disappoint. In fact it is a vivid reminder of what a powerhouse live rock band (then and still, America's best in my opinion) they were. I remember taking a girlfriend to see them at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1973 during the Bloodshot tour (The Eagles opened for them). She didn't even know who they were but by the end of their set she was screaming as loud as anyone else. To this day she says it was the greatest concert she ever saw. What I really appreciate about this is the reminder that shows back then were about the music...no flash bombs, fireworks, lasers or other distractions. Just six passionate musicians rockin' the house and blowing our faces out! I hope there is more in the vault. By the way I saw Peter Wolf solo at a club in Santa Barbara a couple of years ago and he still moves well. One of the greatest front men ever.

It's great to finally have a J. Geils Band concert during their heyday on DVD. Such a high-energy show, it's unfortunate that the mix is quite muddy although the CD is a little better. One of the best rock and roll bands with what I feel is the tightest rhythm section ever, this is a good example of why they only played for about 75 minutes. I got to see them at the Inglewood Forum in 1974 and the San Bernardino Swing in 1975. I remember looking all around the Forum during the encores and everyone from the floor all the way up to the rafter seats were on their feet just going nuts. Such a powerful moment and still a vivid memory 40 years later. That's what rock and roll is all about. Thank you J. Geils Band.

Finally. I have had a very old VHS copy of this show for quite some time and have been waiting to see it commercially released. They have done a great job of cleaning up the video. No, it's not Blu-ray, but pretty damn good. And the sound? How about 5.1 DTS digital? You betcha! Peter Wolf sounds clear and crisp. Wow. This is your chance to see one of the greatest live bands of all time IN THEIR PRIME. Watch as Peter bounces from one side of the stage to the other, whipping the crowd into a frenzy. One of the greatest front men ever, doing what he does best. And it includes a companion audio CD to boot. Ooooh yeahhhh! Let 'em hear ya baby! This is what a J.Geils party is all about! Enjoy....

O! M!! G!!! WHAT AN AWESOME CONCERT!!!!! I was excited when I found this DVD online. But, When I played the DVD for the first time I found myself singing and clapping like I was sitting in the audience. The quality was incredible especially for being recorded in the late 70's. I have seen them live three times before and can honestly say they gave a top notch performance that night in Germany. If your a fan I recommend buying this DVD. One more perk with this is it came with a CD too!!

I was fortunate enough to see the J. Geils Band twice in their heyday (1970's), and anyone who knew anything about Rock Concerts knew that they were beyond a doubt the best band to go see live. I thought those glory days were just memories - so imagine my surprise when this popped up on my Amazon Recommendations page! I purchased it immediately. This is a miracle! It's like you are up on stage with them! I could go on and on, but those in the know don't need any further persuasion; those not in the know - buy this now! (If you want to see how real, kick-ass, feel good ROCK MUSIC is supposed to be played!)

The best concert I ever saw was the J. Geil's Band with the Eagles in 1973. J. Geil's blew the Eagles off the stage. When DVD's came out I looked in vain for J. Geil's. Finally, we get a DVD concert. Sadly, it's not the same band I saw. The music seemed to bounce off player after player when I saw them live. This DVD has moments, but it's not the band at its best. Perhaps in time as I listen to the Cd in my car, and become more familiar with the newer songs, I'll like it more than today. But today, first time I heard it, and saw it, I got bored, fast. I pray that somewhere a better concert somehow is found and made available.

I'VE ALWAYS BEEN A HARDCORE AMERICAN ROCK-N-ROLLER , AND GREW UP LOVING THE J. GEILS BAND BRAND OF LIVE AND RAW TYPE OF ROCK. BUT NEVER OWNED A LIVE DVD BECAUSE, I NEVER THOUGHT THEY MADE ANY! BUT JUST HAPPENED TO BE BROWSING AMAZON AND CAME ACROSS THIS VERSION AND WAS TOTALLY SATISFIED AND BLOWN AWAY. IT IS A GREAT CONCERT! NOW I JUST WANT TO FIND ONE THAT WAS RECORDED IN THE GOOD OLE USA.

Came on time and in good shape : the concert is good if your a fan...

Why are these guys not in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame? Shame. This is definitely worth getting. I wish I was there. This concert quality is great and the music never stops. Talented musicians and great songs.

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